Bangladesh, Sept. 22 -- Bin Shams al-Dins preaching is primarily aimed at young Muslims around the world, with a particular focus on migrants who have settled in Europe in recent years. While there are several currents within the Salafi movement, his style of preaching reflects a combination of Salafi doctrines – a trend increasingly seen among young radical Muslims – writes Sirwan Kajjo

Syrian cleric Mohammad bin Shams al-Din has emerged as one of the most polarizing Salafi figures online. Born into the al-Baggara tribe in the eastern Syrian province of Deir Ezzor, he studied economics before turning to religious studies and earning a bachelors degree in Sharia (Islamic law). He then devoted his work to Salafi preaching on t...